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I had to run across New York City to save my computer from North Korean hackers

April 10, 2026 00:00 AM UTC
- Updated April 10, 2026 20:12 PM UTC

North Korean IT hackers aren’t just hitting companies, some are targeting journalists too. Fortune crypto reporter Ben Weiss nearly fell for a phishing scam after a longtime source’s account was compromised. But instead of losing everything, he sprinted across New York City to save his laptop—and is now warning others about the lengths the DPRK are willing to go.

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